Posts that left an Impression on me!

Today we wish to highlight posts that we thought of as memorable.
Here then are the ones that love and 'stuck in my mind':

First Place
Favorite post: Ode to Ma (a bit late)
Artist: Marnie
Blogsite: I didn't say it was your fault . . .
Link to post: http://thefates3.blogspot.com/2006/05/ode-to-ma-bit-late.html

Reason for choosing this post:
I just love Marnie's humorous way of describing things but this post is a bitter-sweet account of life, family, struggle and perseverance. It is an 'Ode to Ma' but it is also an ode to family, to courage and to love.
Marnie manages to tell this very personal story in her own funny but fragile, gentle way which has you spell-bound between laughing out loud on moment to crying tears the next.
This piece of writing is a most wonderful and honest 'gift of thanks' and is very precious indeed.
This reader feels very privileged to be allowed to read it.
Marnie, I applaud you!

Second Place
Favorite post: Agent Provocateur
Artist: CB
Blogsite: The Company Bitch
Link to post: http://thecompanybitch.blogspot.com/2006/05/agent-provocateur.html

Reason for choosing this post:
CB, like Marnie, has a great sense of humor and most of her posts are very funny to read.
This post is a great example of his and takes its hilarity from good observation of everyday life occurrences and peoples behaviour. It shows our own vulnerability and often ridiculous reservations, fear and anguish.

Third Place
Favorite post: What do you do with girls
Artist: Ree
Blogsite: Confessions of a Pioneer Woman
Link to post: http://www.thepioneerwoman.com/confessions_of_a_pioneer_/2007/01/when_marlboro_m.html

Reason for choosing this post:
Ree has created a stunning post which shows a father-daughter relationship as they work together. This post is underpinned with the most beautiful picture sequence of the couple in action. You will love it!

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